The Guillain-Barrù Syndrome

Abstract

THE purpose of this paper is to clarify the diagA nosis of the Guillain-Barré syndrome. The diagnosis has been confused by inclusion of many types of acute polyneuritis under this title. We believe, however, that one group of cases obeying strict diagnostic criteria has a characteristic clinical picture, course and prognosis. We recommend that the title "Guillain-Barré syndrome" be restricted to this group.MaterialThe material consists of consecutive patients admitted to the Massachusetts Memorial Hospitals, the Haynes Memorial Hospital and the Neurological Unit of the Boston City Hospital from April, 1956, to April, 1959, inclusive with diagnoses of acute . . .